The distance between Penzance and Bournemouth is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Penzance to Bournemouth by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bournemouth → Penzance if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Reading and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Bournemouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).
The distance between Penzance and Bournemouth is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Penzance and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Bournemouth is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Bournemouth. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penzance and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Penzance and Bournemouth. Buses run twice daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Penzance and Bournemouth. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around £150 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 6hrs | £150($175) | every 3 hours | 551km (342 miles) |
Bus | 10hrs | £19($23) | twice daily | 607km (377 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £55($65) | on demand | 314km (195 miles) |
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